Composer

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Stanley Vann

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Magnificat

Average_duration

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4:19

The Magnificat for trebles is a choral work composed by Stanley Vann, an English composer and organist. The piece was composed in 1974 and premiered in the same year at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. The Magnificat is a setting of the canticle of Mary, which is also known as the Song of Mary or the Magnificat. The canticle is a hymn of praise that is found in the Gospel of Luke, and it is traditionally sung during the evening prayer service in the Christian liturgy. The Magnificat for trebles is written for a choir of treble voices, which are typically young boys or girls with unchanged voices. The piece is divided into six movements, each of which corresponds to a different section of the Magnificat text. The first movement is an opening fanfare that sets the tone for the piece. The second movement is a lively and rhythmic setting of the first part of the Magnificat text, which begins with the words "My soul magnifies the Lord." The third movement is a slower and more contemplative setting of the second part of the text, which begins with the words "He has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant." The fourth movement is a joyful and celebratory setting of the third part of the text, which begins with the words "He has shown strength with his arm." The fifth movement is a gentle and peaceful setting of the fourth part of the text, which begins with the words "He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts." The final movement is a triumphant and exultant setting of the fifth part of the text, which begins with the words "He has filled the hungry with good things." The Magnificat for trebles is characterized by its bright and lively melodies, its rhythmic energy, and its joyful and celebratory tone. The piece is well-suited to the treble voice, which is able to convey a sense of innocence and purity that is appropriate for the text. The Magnificat for trebles is a popular choral work that is frequently performed in churches and cathedrals around the world.

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